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Livres d'artistes collection
The collection contains documentation of the Livres d'artistes books acquired for the Fondren Library; information on the artists who created the books; administrative records; and information on presentations/class instruction made about the collection.
Lynette S. Autrey papers
This collection of materials relates generally to the personal life of Lynette S. Autrey and her family. The Autreys were Houston entrepreneurs and philanthropists, contributing significant gifts of land and funds to Rice University, among other institutions, in support of the humanities, social sciences, and business.
Lynn Wyatt Scrapbooks and Memorabilia
These scrapbooks contain photographs, correspondence, invitations, event programs, news clippings, and memorabilia collected by Lynn Wyatt, documenting her work with charitable and fine arts organizations, leadership as a Houston socialite and best-dressed icon, and international travels.
MacDonald Family Papers
Letters from Alexander MacDonald to his wife, Margaret MacDonald, including information concerning land disputes and importation of goods to Texas; letters from James MacDonald, serving with a Texas regiment during the Civil War, to his mother, Margaret MacDonald; letters of condolence to Margaret MacDonald after James's death during the war; letters from other family members; wills; maps; and documents.
Marguerite Johnston Barnes Personal Papers
The bulk of these papers represent Barnes’ writing and journalism career, from her early college years to her lengthy career at the Houston Post newspaper. Included are photocopies of her articles, columns, reviews and editorials, typescripts of her works, photographs, and a small amount of family and biographical materials.
Marilyn Hassid SAR Collection
The Marilyn Hassid SAR Collection contains materials from the Houston Chapter of the nation’s largest Jewish Fraternity, giving insight into the chapter’s events and day-to-day existence.
Martin and Naomi Warren Papers
This collection consists of one box containing news clippings, membership cards, photographs, and biographical information documenting the lives of Martin and Naomi Warren from 1952-2010.
Martin Nathan collection
The Martin Nathan Collection contains photographs and scrapbook pages depicting Martin Nathan over the course of his life, with a focus on his Bar Mitzvah. The detailed identification of attendees and extensive gift list offer a clear depiction of the ceremony.
Melvin L. Cohen Papers
One box containing correspondence, newspaper articles, Temple Beth-El journals and bulletins, a Bar Mitzvah DVD and photo album, and memorabilia documents some activities that Melvin Cohen and the San Antonio Jewish Community were involved in from 1941 to 2014.
Meyerland Plaza development photographs and newsclippings collection
This collections consists of photographic views of construction of Meyerland Plaza, and of its tenant businesses. Included also is a series of press clippings detailing the court conflict between a group headed by T.A. Robinson and another by Harris McAshan and Associates to charter a single bank in Meyerland Plaza.